Cadet Journalist

time left to apply End Date : July 28, 2025 (26 days left to apply)

job requisition id Job_Req_47194

What's the role?

This is more than just a job; it's a chance to become a Cadet Journalist with Australia’s most committed journalism company .

As a Cadet Journalist, you'll gain invaluable experience across Australia's diverse journalism brands, mastering core skills and modern techniques. You'll work in a supportive environment that fosters creativity, with structured rotations in metropolitan, national, and regional newsrooms. You’ll engage in special projects influencing public discourse and benefit from mentorship by seasoned professionals.

Commencing in November 2025 , this is a twelve-month program to develop your journalism experience. We have positions available across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart and Geelong.

To be considered for these positions, you will need to be available for our assessment centre on either the 16th or 17th of September 2025.

Who are you?

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences . We are looking for Cadet Journalists who possess the following qualities and skills :

You are a born storyteller, skilled at crafting narratives through words, visuals, and multimedia.

You thrive in dynamic environments, staying ahead with emerging technologies and social media trends.

You are passionate about local stories, regional insights, national affairs, or specialised topics like technology or data journalism and are interested in developing genuine subject matter expertise.

You are available for our assessment centre on either the 16th or 17th of September 2025.

Apply now

To become the next Cadet Journalist and shape the future of journalism, submit your initial application now via the APPLY button and we’ll send you information about the program and our recruitment process.

You can also learn more about our National Cadetship Program by joining us at one of our National Cadet Program Virtual Information Sessions :

10th July Thursday at 1pm

16th July Wednesday at 10am

22nd July Tuesday at 2pm

T o register your interest for the sessions submit your initial application by clicking on the APPLY button now and we will be in touch.

Applications close 11 : 59pm AEST 28 July 2025.

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include :

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life : Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

As Australia's leading storytellers, our brands reach millions weekly, driving conversations and setting agendas nationwide. We're at the forefront of media innovation, adapting rapidly to lead the market. Join us in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where your skills and ideas can shape the future of journalism.

What's the role?

This is more than just a job; it's a chance to become a Cadet Journalist with Australia’s most committed journalism company .

As a Cadet Journalist, you'll gain invaluable experience across Australia's diverse journalism brands, mastering core skills and modern techniques. You'll work in a supportive environment that fosters creativity, with structured rotations in metropolitan, national, and regional newsrooms. You’ll engage in special projects influencing public discourse and benefit from mentorship by seasoned professionals.

Commencing in November 2025 , this is a twelve-month program to develop your journalism experience. We have positions available across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart and Geelong.

To be considered for these positions, you will need to be available for our assessment centre on either the 16th or 17th of September 2025.

Who are you?

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences . We are looking for Cadet Journalists who possess the following qualities and skills :

You are a born storyteller, skilled at crafting narratives through words, visuals, and multimedia.

You thrive in dynamic environments, staying ahead with emerging technologies and social media trends.

You are passionate about local stories, regional insights, national affairs, or specialised topics like technology or data journalism and are interested in developing genuine subject matter expertise.

You are available for our assessment centre on either the 16th or 17th of September 2025.

Apply now

To become the next Cadet Journalist and shape the future of journalism, submit your initial application now via the APPLY button and we’ll send you information about the program and our recruitment process.

You can also learn more about our National Cadetship Program by joining us at one of our National Cadet Program Virtual Information Sessions :

10th July Thursday at 1pm

16th July Wednesday at 10am

22nd July Tuesday at 2pm

T o register your interest for the sessions submit your initial application by clicking on the APPLY button now and we will be in touch.

Applications close 11 : 59pm AEST 28 July 2025.

News Benefits

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include :

Who are we?

As Australia's leading storytellers, our brands reach millions weekly, driving conversations and setting agendas nationwide. We're at the forefront of media innovation, adapting rapidly to lead the market. Join us in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where your skills and ideas can shape the future of journalism.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com / careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com / careers under the DEI section.

Category : Editorial

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